Ever-changing forecast requires preparation, flexibility
COVINGTON, Ky. – City of Covington Public Works crews have spent the day preparing to handle whatever this evening’s weather storm brings to the city’s roads, whether it’s snow, ice, layers of the two, or nothing problematic at all.
“All the trucks are set up and ready to go, the salt dome is full,...
City urges ‘safe,’ energetic support of its retailers, employees
COVINGTON, Ky. – In 2020, the “shop local, shop small” message oozes urgency and significance.
Heading into “Small Business Saturday” – the traditional and ceremonial start to the annual holiday shopping season – City of Covington officials are emphasizing the need t...
Covington has rented signs to keep wayward trucks on state-governed routes.
Covington continues efforts to keep trucks off City-owned streets
COVINGTON, Ky. – In his periodic update on the status of the Brent Spence Bridge repairs today, Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray gave positive news:
The first of the new steel beams needed to replace those damaged in the fiery infe...
This historic iron drinking fountain and the irrigation system in George Rogers Clark Park were funded by the Covington Neighborhood Grant Program.
City extends deadline for applications
COVINGTON, Ky. – Neighborhood associations and others will have an extra month to submit applications for grants of up to $5,000 from the City for small projects in their communities.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – The remains of that fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner (well, we hope it turns out “fantastic,” even if it’s just for your own household) won’t sit in your trash cart this week any longer than it normally would.
Trash and recycling collection in the City of Covington will occur on regularly scheduled days this week: Rumpke drivers will be following ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – This week Gov. Andy Beshear announced new statewide restrictions on Wednesday to slow the surge of COVID-19 cases. (read the full release HERE)
The new restrictions for restaurants; bars; social gatherings; indoor fitness and recreation centers; venues and theaters; and professional services are effective at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – We will not be publishing our #Weekend in LoveTheCov narrative events calendar this week.
One, we appreciate the opportunity to distract and entertain. But our usual jocular and irreverent approach (and any attempt at gallows humor) would be tone deaf given the magnitude of the historical crisis that is COVID-19.
And two, on a practical level, given the increa...
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.)
Thanksgiving is all about a savory dinner, time with family and friends, and – of course – giving thanks. But as with most holidays, celebrating can create a lot of waste. Here’s how to make your Thanksgiving a little ...